LPN - Full-Time Nights - $4,000 Sign-on Bonus

freemanhealth; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with match

Wellness program

PTO / FTO

Extended sick pay

Learning Center

Payroll deduction options

Job summary

Freeman Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse for the Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU) in Joplin, MO. This full-time night position offers 36 hours per week and works with a multidisciplinary team to provide stroke and dialysis patient care.

You will perform assessments, participate in planning and implementing patient care, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding Freeman’s Five Star Promise of compassion, communication, teamwork, ownership, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Missouri Practical Nurse license required.
• Active IV certification and lifesaving certifications as listed.
• ACLS and BLS certifications completed within the stated timelines.
• Experience with stroke, dialysis, and cardiology patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment of patients and families.
• Contributes to plans of care and nursing interventions.
• Documents care and patient response accurately in the medical record.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and strong customer service.

Skills

IV Certification

ACLS

BLS

Stroke Life Support

CPI Training

Nursing Competency

Education

Missouri Practical Nurse License

Compact State License (as applicable)

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Nights | 36 hours per week

About Us - Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU)

The cardiac medical unit is a 35-bed department consisting of multidisciplinary teams of RNs, LPNs, nurse technicians, and ancillary staff. We work together to provide compassionate patient care for stroke and dialysis patients.
CMU serves Freeman and our community as the designated stroke floor to help maintain a Level II Stroke Accreditation.
We serve a population of hemodynamically stable neuro-medical and renal patients.
Our team culture is built on the Freeman Five Star Promise: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Ownership, and Professionalism

What You’ll Do

In Conjunction With The Medical Plan, Under The Direction Of A Professional Rn, Participates In The Systematic And Continual Assessment Of The Physical, Emotional, Clinical, And Psychosocial Needs Of Assigned Patients And Families; The Planning And Implementation Of Appropriate Interventions; And The Evaluation Of Effectiveness And Adjustment Of A Plan As Indicated In A Timely Manner In The Provision Of Safe And Effective Care.

Requirements

• IV Certification.
• Current Missouri Practical Nurse License Or Current Practical Nurse License From A Compact State. If A Compact License Is Held, It Must Be In The Nurse'S State Of Residence.
• If No Experience As An Rn Or Lpn In A Hospital Setting Or It Has Been More Than 5 Years Since Last Worked In A Hospital Setting, Nurses Must Successfully Pass Patient Care Orientation (Pco) Within 30 Days.
• Aha Acls Within 120 Days.
• Aha Bls For Healthcare Providers Within 90 Days.
• ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support Within 180 Days.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification Within 120 Days.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) Within 120 Days.
• RN Competency Day Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Stroke CEU Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Participates In The Assessment Of Patients
• Participates In The Development Of Patient’S Plan Of Care
• Participates In Plan Of Nursing Care In A Safe And Effective Manner
• Participates In Coordination Of Care In Collaboration With Healthcare Team
• Accurately Documents Patient Treatment And Response And Maintains An Accurate Account In Patient Record
• Demonstrates Professional Behavior
• Demonstrates Good Customer Service Skills, Communicates And Works Effectively With Others